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Fact: Turquoise is a hydrous
copper aluminum sulfate found in every color of blue, greenish
blue or deep green. The rich blues are due to the abundance of
copper while green turquoise has more aluminum. It has been mined
from at least 6000 BC by early Egyptians. Its history also includes
beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans and Persians.
It is found in Arizona and New Mexico, USA; Australia; Iran; Afghanistan
and other places in the Middle East.
Fancy: In the Orient, a turquoise ring was worn as a protector
against all things evil. The Indians of Mexico and the Southwestern
United States used turquoise to guard burial sites. To the prehistoric
Indian, turquoise, worn on the body or used in ceremonies, always
signified the god of the sky alive in the earth, and in that way,
it acted as a divining stope.
Turquoise is believed to relax the mind and relieve mental tensions,
calming the emotions and easing stress.
Finished Jewelry using Turquoise
Turquoise Necklace
Turquoise Cabochons Available for
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